Blues Specialty Labels Music

Blues Specialty Labels Music

A style of music originally based on field shouts and secular songs of the American Negro, featuring repeated sections of twelve measures each in an A-A-B structure. This is a vocal genre, often performed by singing guitarists, with melodic lines characterized by flatted thirds and seventh. Despite the name, the mood can be happy or sad, the tempo fast or slow. Sometimes called a subgenre of jazz, blues music has its own identity in artists such as Buddy Guy and Ruth Brown. Typical artists in Blues-Rock, a related style, are Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton.

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Choctaw Creek Records - Independent Texas label featuring bluesman Texas Johnny Brown. Includes artist bio, tour schedules, and information for ordering CDs.
Adelphi Records - Delta and Country styles as well as Blues-Rock. Roy Bookbinder, Paul Geremiah, Chris Smither, The Nighthawks, Catfish Hodge, and collections of classic artists featuring photos and detailed bios.
Early Bird Records Inc. - Original rhythm and blues music. Also re-releases rhythm and blues 45's and compilations. Discography, links, and ordering information.
Boosweet Records - Independent record label from California, featuring Vernon Neilly and Stan Patterson.
Severn Records - East Coast independent label promoting Blues and Soul. See tour schedules, photos, purchase CDs online. Artist roster includes Louisiana Red, Darrell Nulisch, and Roy Gaines.
Mapleshade Records - And studio, plus Wildchild Records. CDs releases by Sunnyland Slim, The Blue Rider Trio, Drink Small, and John Dee and Fris. Also a selection of audio products and an email mailing list.
Twll Du Records - Wales, UK musicians collective producing music based on punk blues.
Blue Storm Music - Sound clips, newsletter, artist biographies, online store, and memorabilia.
Doc Blues Records - Austin, Texas independent and distributor. Artist links, audio samples, photo gallery, and news on upcoming releases.
Ace Records - UK label specializing in reissues. Searchable database and links to music sites.
Mountain Top Productions - CDs by West Coast artists Gary Smith, Mark Hummel, Clarence "Guitar" Sims, and R.J.Mischo as well as harmonica instruction videos.
Stony Plain Recording - Canadian independent featuring Billy Boy Arnold, King Buscuit Boy, Maria Muldaur, Duke Robillard, and Rosco Gordon.
No Cover Productions - Independent label from Detroit. Releases range from traditional delta and Chicago styles to contemporary "rocking blues" sound.
Bluescat Records - Specializing in Blues, Jazz and Gospel CDs from the 1890s to the present day.
Fedora Records - Information on new releases, catalog, and an email mailing list.
Atlas Records - Based in Macon, Georgia, USA. Offers guitar-driven Blues Rock, with artist biographies and reviews.
Arcola Records - Online orders of recordings from Furry Lewis, Bukka White, Henry Townsend, Big Al Calhoun, and Babe Stovall.
Blue Rock'it Records - Releases by Chris Cain, Andy Just, Charles Ford Band, and Ralph Shine.
Little Buster Records Inc. - A company dedicated to the creation, production, distribution, and promotion of America Heritage Blues. Also releases Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Jazz Music.
Malaco Records - Includes artist biographies, discographies and online store.
Rhino Records - Specializing in reissues, including collections and box sets of classic Albert King, Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells and the "Blues Masters" series of compilations.
Antone's Records - Austin, USA label online with artists as Snooky Prior, Kim Wilson, Sue Foley, Lou Ann Barton, Gary Primich, and Angela Strehli. Contests, tour dates and online ordering.
DWM Music - Independently produced releases.
Telarc International - Printable catalog, online orders, MP3 downloads. Roster includes Tab Benoit, Lady Bianca, James Cotton, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Robert Jr. Lockwood, and Son Seals.
Oh Papa Music - Audio and video, tour schedule, photos, press kit, and message board for acoustic musician Scott Perry.
Serapis Records - Official site of Zach Parrish. Includes music samples, images, tour dates, bio and press.
Tripping Tree Music - Victoria Warne Band, Rick Austin, Ken Serio. Band bios, gig dates.
Atomic Theory - Various musical genres, including Contemporary Urban Blues. Features the Lamont Cranston Blues Band, Hoopsnakes, and James Solberg.
South Side Records - Strictly Blues - Los Angeles recording artists Mary Dukes and South Side Slim. Photos, schedules, newsletter, discography, bios, and MP3s.
Fuel 2000 Records - Find artist bios, news releases, MP3s, tour information, or register for access to download artist press kits.
TopCat Records - Texas indie offers some audio samples and links.
Ecko Records - Memphis rhythm and blues and contemporary blues recording studio.
Blind Pig - Many "one-off" recordings by a wide variety of long established artists (Luther Allison, George "Harmonica" Smith), plus a roster of newer artists (Chris Cain, Tommy Castro) Most albums have soundclips and cover art.
Taxim Records - German specialist in roots music; blues, folk, country, roots-rock, and all points in between
Trainwrecords - Indie blues label. Sound clips, online orders.
Cordova Bay Records - CDs available online.
Speakeasy CDs - Independent Canadian blues label.
Moorafa Records - Owned and operated by Seattle, Washington independent singer/songwriter Michael Guthrie. CD, bio, and audio samples available.
Roesch Records - Featuring Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Eddie King, Jesse Austin, and the Blues Brothers Horns.
PacificSol - Northern California based, featuring new, original blues and rhythm and blues artists. Audio samples and online retail store available.
Nightfly Music - Independent from Hendersonville, Tennessee with bios, audio samples, and tour calendar for artist roster.
Hip-O Records - The compilation label of Universal Music Group, featuring numerous reissues from Classic Blues and Rhythm and Blues artists.
Blue Suit Records - Includes profile, catalog, and pictures of blues artists.
Random Chance Records - Independent label specializing in artists whose work is otherwise no longer available, as well as new artists. Roster includes mandolin player Yank Rachell and harmonica man Little Arther Duncan. Online orders and bios.
Red House Records - Independent acoustic specialists whose roster includes Guy Davis, Paul Gerimiah, and Koerner/Ray/Glover. Online order form. [Printable catalog requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Ruf Records - Artist biographies and tour dates. Releases from Luther and Bernard Allison, Canned Heat, Sue Foley, Imperial Crowns, Candye Kane, Aynsley Lister, Omar and The Howlers, Ana Popovic, and Walter Trout.
Blue Soul Records - Home of Timothea, New Orleans singer, songwriter, and producer as well as Cajun bluesman Amedee' Frederick.
Landslide Records - From Atlanta, Georgia, home of Sean Costello.
Blue Movie Records - West Coast, USA independent label specializing in Blues, Soul and Rhythm and Blues. Featuring John Broadway Tucker, Bill Heid, and Dave Workman.
Sleeping Dog Records - An independent internet-based label. Specializing in new and contemporary Chicago Blues, but offering a broad range of genres.
Faust Records - Independent label in Prague, Czech Republic with its own recording studio and offering video and multimedia production.
Electro-Fi Records - CD reviews, tour dates, and bios for Mel Brown, Little Mac Simmons, Curly Bridges, and Fathead.
NorthernBlues Music, Inc. - Canadian label featuring Otis Taylor, Harry Manx, Rita Chiarelli, and Paul Reddick+The Sidemen. Artist bios, tour dates, reviews, and online ordering.
Black & Tan Records - Netherlands label with European and American distribution. Also Crossroads Blues Agency.
Fat Possum Records - Raw and unpolished blues. Artists include R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, T-Model Ford, Elmo Williams, Hezekiah Early, Hasil Adkins, Neckbones, 20 Miles, Robert Cage, Cedell Davis, Jelly Roll Kings, Robert Palmer, Paul Wine Jones, Johnny Farmer, Frank Ro
World Talent Records - Label based in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Artists: Guitarist/Songwriter Forrest McDonald, Raymond Victor
Winner Records - Includes CD information, videos, and ordering information.
Amogla Records - A company home of musician Floyd Lee and Joel Poluck. News, photo gallery, tours, and online store. Based in New York City, USA.
Little Silver Records Online - Features artists such as Iko-Iko and Magda Hiller. Based in Miami, Florida, USA.
Cool Buzz - Based in Amsterdam with artists and bands from the Benelux and the USA. Musician and CD information plus audio samples.
Alligator Records - View artist biographies, liner notes, and shop their catalog online.
Mystery Media Inc. Records - Reviews, links, MP3 downloads.
Triangle Music - Specializing in the Blues and related styles of music. CDs, video, and vinyl.
Messaround Records - Releases San Francisco style Blues. Features Gary Smith, John "Broadway" Tucker, Jerry Miller, and Charlie Musselwhite.
M.C. Records - American roots music, including Odetta, R.L. Burnside, Big Jack Johnson, Sleepy Labeef, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson.
Mocombo Records - John Juke Logan, Doug MacLeod, the Delgado Brothers, ...
Hottrax Records - Independent label based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Havic Records - Artist bios, pictures, links, ordering information.
Razor and Tie Records - "From the Vault" series of reissues featuring Blues and Rhythm and Blues artists such as Arthur Alexander, Irma Thomas, and John Lee Hooker.
Buttermilk Records - Houston, Texas independent featuring blues and jazz.
Earwig Music Company - Chicago, USA based independent label offering CDs, records and tapes of traditional and contemporary Delta Blues and Chicago Blues. Audio samples and tour dates.
Atlantic Records - Offers information and links on their artists.
Blue Loon Records - Texas Red, R.J. Mischo, Joe T. Cook, Mojo Buford.
MW Records - Netherlands based label available in English.
Texas Music Forge - Austin based label offers Texas roadhouse rhythm and blues, acoustic blues, folk, and country. Mp3 downloads.
Texas Music Group - An independent record label that includes Antone's Records (Blues), Lone Star Records (Country music) and Watermelon Re-Issues (Singer Songwriter).

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